This is a great way to use up any leftover blue cheese which is past its best. Cashel or Stilton cheese work well, and a little Roquefort in the mix will give the soup a more gutsy flavour. The recipe is from ” Real Food” by Nigel Slater and the soup can also be served chilled.
This rhubarb pickle goes very well with grilled Mackerel and will keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks. Its from ” Rice Table: Korean Recipes and Stories to Feed the Soul ” by Su Scott.
This is a delicious first course or light main showcasing lettuce for the warmer months. Simon Hopkinson describes it as ” Coronation Chicken made with prawns, but every bit as good, if not more so.” It’s from his book ” Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings “. Serve with plenty og good brown bread and butter. There will be ” essence” left over which can be kept in the fridge for a few weeks.
A quick and delicious vegetarian supper from ” Dominique’s Kitchen” by Dominique Woolf. If you are not able to get hold of any shitake mushrooms then chestnut mushrooms make a very good substitute.
A spicy tomato rich stir fry from ” Dominique’s Kitchen” by Dominique Woolf. She also has a new book out called ” The Asian Pantry” which I have added to my wish list. This is good accompanied with her Garlicky Green Beans.
An old favourite from ” Big Flavours and Rough Edges” by David Eyre and the Eagle Cooks. Its best to use undyed smoked haddock if you can get this. The Horseradish Mash can be replaced with Saffron Mash. Infuse a gram of saffron in the milk( or half milk and cream) while it is heating through and omit the horseradiash.
A flavourful chicken and rice traybake from ” Dominique’s Kitchen” by Dominique Woolf. The jasmine rice can be replaced with basmati rice if you like. You will need 280g of rice, 400 ml of coconut milk and 250 ml of water if you choose to do this.
A delicious vegetarian supper from ” Med” by Claudia Roden. If you like it can be made in advance, but the asparagus should be cooked at the last minute.
A Bengali dish from Asma Khan’s ” Ammu” whicj is served with rice and dal. You need to use standard white potatoes, not new potatoes or floury ones. If you cant find small prawns use larger ones and cut them into 1 cm pieces.
A warming, hearty and seasonal gratin from Yotam Ottolenghi. You can vary the vegetables using the same total weight, but these work very well together. Cut the vegetables into 2mm thick slices, using a mandolin if you need to.
An easy dessert to serve with cream or Greek yoghurt, or better still some Ice Cream. Its an old favourite from ” Delia Smiths Christmas” by Delia Smith.
